noun
- promotion or advancement to a higher position or rank
- the act of promoting someone to a higher position
Usage: formal
Usage: formal
Examples
- His preferment to department head came after years of dedicated service.
- She sought preferment within the company hierarchy.
- The bishop’s preferment was announced at the cathedral.
- Military preferment often depends on merit and experience.
- The committee discussed his preferment to senior partner.
- Preferment in the civil service requires passing rigorous examinations.